Sagichō Painted Coastline Etomo
On the third day of each year, a fishing village on Japan’s Sea of Japan coast draws a line around itself. The ritual is 250…
Matsue natives brings tourists priceless memories
Osewa-san Centre lets tourists immense in the atmosphere of the castle town Matsue – Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture and is…
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Matsue local revitalizes old fishing hamlet (Katae, Mihonoseki)
Mihonoseki – The singer, John Denver’s most famous song line, was “Almost Heaven, West Virginia,” but if he was alive today, his new “Country Roads”…
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Shimane-born Izakaya Master promotes Mackerel Shabu-shabu in Yonago (Tottori Special)
Yonago, Tottori – Japanese fish consumption is said to have fallen since the 1990s, according to the Japanese Fisheries Agency, but it may not apply…
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Matsue celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Matsue – On 12th March 2023, Matsue city, the capital of Shimane Prefecture, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick is known as a patron saint of…
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How Great Tohoku Earthquake affects Shimane’s working class
This year 2023, marks the 12th anniversary of the Great Tohoku Earthquake. This short story is based on the writer’s memories. Shimane was considered irrelevant…
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Matsue craftswoman weaves magic with amigurumi dolls
Tamatsukuri – Surrounded by beautiful hills in a basin adorned by a flowing river, Matsue’s best tourist resort, Tamatsukuri, enchants visitors with its rich history spanning…
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Matsue barkeeper ties the WindsorKnot
Matsue – Masahiko Nakasumi makes cocktails with an air of calm and assurance. The bartender at the illustrious Isemiya in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture’s most popular…
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Mochi Hana Flowers embellish Aodatami Streets of Mihonoseki with vibrant colours
Mihonoseki – Mihonoseki hosts a traditional local custom event called the Mochi Hana festival. Mochi Hana is an artificial flower made of Lindera umbellata branches…
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Katae celebrates new year
Mihonoseki – On January 8th, a traditional Shinto ritual took place in Katae — a suburban hamlet of Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture sandwiched between…
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Hinomisaki Shrine symbolizes Japan’s yin
Taisha, Izumo City ー Although Japan is commonly known as the Land of the Rising Sun on the world map, Izumo, a region in Shimane, is…
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